The Lexington Police Department working in cooperation with Hamilton police detectives arrested Phillip Coleman III Thursday who was, police said, in connection with the shooting death of Deandrew Jackson.

Hamilton detectives received information that Coleman had left Ohio in an attempt to avoid his arrest.

Detectives said through close cooperation with police agencies in Mississippi, Georgia and other states it was determined that Coleman was traveling by Greyhound bus though the Lexington area.

Hamilton police said they contacted the Lexington Police Department who arrested Coleman.

“Our detectives have been working around the clock to determine who committed this murder, attempt to locate the suspect, and take him into police custody. Through the excellent cooperation of police agencies from many states, Coleman is now in custody,” Police Chief Scott Scrimizzi said.

Officials said Hamilton police detectives were en route to Lexington to continue the investigation.

Though an arrest has been made, the investigation to this and other related shootings is ongoing, police said.

Anyone with information regarding the Hamilton shooting should call Hamilton Detectives at 513-868-5811.